Attendance NumbersMinimum of 5, maximum of 6 per trainerCourse Duration Trainees must complete a minimum of six months full time equivalent documented experience working as Dogmen over a maximum of 2 years in a workplace where cranes are operating, prior to assessment of slinging regular loads safely using the correct lifting equipment, and communicating and collaborating during crane operations (Standard 3789).
Trainees must complete a further minimum of six months full time equivalent documented experience working as Dogmen over a maximum of 2 years in a workplace where cranes are operating, prior to assessment for preparing and slinging complex loads (Standard 3801).
Assessment must be carried out in an actual crane workplace, and not a simulated workplace environment.

The course duration for assessment is:
US 3789 – 1 day (dependant on trainee evidence)
US 3801 – 2 days